Argument Review

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• background

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Facts, quotations, examples, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttals

• claims

• arguments

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Parents should be fined when their

children bully because it will send a

message. Some say it is very difficult for

parents to manage their children

when they leave the house and go to

school. Despite this, thirteen million

kids are bullied each year and

something needs to be done. The fines

will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.

Which sentence is the counterclaim?

• Despite this, thirteen million

  kids are bullied each year and

  something needs to be done.

• The fines

  will encourage parents to

  focus on anti-bullying in the home.

• Some say it is very difficult for

  parents to manage their children

  when they leave the house and go to

  school.

• Parents should be fined when their

  children bully because it will send a

  message.

What is the purpose of an argument?

• TO EXPLAIN
• TO PERSUADE
• TO ENTERTAIN
• TO INFORM

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

• Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

• The reason why you disagree with the author.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The evidence below best matches which claim?

Teachers stay late at work many times a week. Teachers plan and grade student work while they are home at night. Teacher spent many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.

• In my opinion, teachers respect students.

• In my opinion, teachers work very hard.

• In my opinion, teachers are very knowledgeable.

• In my opinion, teachers are very important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1